Best Spring 2021 Books Archives

ALL THAT GLITTERS

by societytexas | Oct 31, 2021 | 2021 November December, Browse

The best new books to give and receive? Look no further than these impeccably enticing choices that are perfect for any time of the year, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan

BULGARI MAGNIFICA: THE POWER WOMEN HOLD

By Tina Leung

Now marks the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the fabled jewelry house…with energy, impact, and daring creativity. Bulgari’s collection includes outstanding pieces of jewelry made at the height of creativity and artisanship and conveyed through expertise and craftsmanship.

$95. At RizzoliUSA.com.

SHOEMAKER OF DREAMS: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

By Salvatore Ferragamo

This book traces Ferragamo’s origins as a village shoemaker to founding what would become a major global fashion brand. Charming and insightful, it also includes a thrilling series of encounters with Hollywood stars and notable global names.

$30. At RizzoliUSA.com.

FACE TIME: A HISTORY OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT

By Phillip Prodger

With intimate personal portraits for storytelling, photographic portraiture has always served a number of functions. With a fresh and entertaining approach, here’s a history of the art form, examining many modes of portraiture—fine art photography, fashion, anthropology, narrative, street, and selfies.

$45. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

SAPPHIRE: A CELEBRATION OF COLOR

By Joanna Hardy

Showcasing sixty of the world’s most significant and renowned pieces of sapphire jewelry and artifacts, as well as many previously unseen designs, this features a stunning array of style icons wearing their favorite sapphire jewelry, including pieces from iconic jewelry houses.

$125. At ThamesAndHudson.com.

AMERICAN COWBOYS

By Anouk Krantz

This tome showcases an incredible journey from an outsider’s perspective into the private world of the American cowboy. Real people and real stories, here is a remarkable and inspiring collection of pages where Krantz’s subjects come together to share their lives and celebrate the nation’s classic cowboy culture.

$80. At Amazon.com.

HERE WE GO, LOOP DE LOOP

By William Jack Sibley

Sibley’s third book is a vividly drawn, often very funny tale set in the fictional small Texas town of Rita Blanca that only a fifth-generation Texan could write. The book focuses on three ranching families whose lives are intertwined, all of which are at a point of transition. And, of course, trouble ensues.

$19.99. At BarnesAndNoble.com.

THE UNITED STATES OF FASHION: A NEW ATLAS OF AMERICAN STYLE

By The Editors of Vogue

This celebrates the creators, artisans, and visionaries across the country while paying tribute to the democratization of American fashion. Organized by region and providing additional context for the designers and craftspeople featured, it’s a look at sustainable fashion for now and beyond.

$45. At RizzoliUSA.com.

MOVIE THEATERS: THE METAMORPHOSIS OF AMERICAN CINEMAS

By Yves Marchand, Romain Meffre and Ross Melnick

They are in every American city and town—grandiose movie palaces constructed during the golden age of the entertainment industry that now stand abandoned, empty, decaying, or repurposed. This significant new project poignantly eulogizes and celebrates the tattered remains of hundreds of movie theaters across America.

$80. At PrestalPublishing.com.

CONTEMPORARY HOUSE INDIA

By Rob Gregory

Explore some of the most innovative, ambitious, and beautiful houses on the Indian subcontinent in the context of the country’s varied landscapes, climates, and historical influences. This book has remarkable insights into residences built by an array of leading and up-and-coming architects with plans that highlight the features of each project.

$75. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

THE MONOCLE BOOK OF ENTREPRENEURS

By The Editors of Monocle

Featuring advice from 50 experts and profiling an array of people running enterprises on every scale, the inspirational tales in this volume provide readers with insights into entrepreneurship.

$50. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

HIGH STYLE

by societytexas | Aug 31, 2021 | 2021 September October, Browse

The best new fall books are beyond spectacular. Glorious, colorful, and enticing, enter the worlds they inspire, as recommended by our own bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan.

HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON: PARIS REVISITED

By Henri Cartier-Bresson

He was known as the eye of the 20th century and is one of the world’s most acclaimed photographers. Paris was Cartier-Bresson’s home, on and off, for most of his life, and the photographs he took of the city and its people are some of his most recognizable and beloved images.

$60. At Thames&HudsonUSA.com.

THE MEN’S FASHION BOOK

By Jacob Gallagher

Take an unparalleled A–Z deep dive into the designers, photographers, icons, and other creatives who have produced and inspired the most memorable looks in menswear–and are still advancing today’s renaissance in men’s clothing and style. Perfect for any gent in your life.

$79.95. At Phaidon.com.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER: DREAMING OF FASHION AND GLAMOUR

By Monique Lhuillier

Some of the beloved superstar designer’s most memorable bridal and sumptuous red-carpet creations are highlighted, along with her ready-to-wear line, home and fragrance products, and other lifestyle initiatives. This book is just part of her brand’s larger 25^thanniversary celebration.

$95. At RizzoliUSA.com

LAKE FLATO: THE HOUSES

By Oscar Riera Ojeda and Helen Thompson

Take a deeper look at this Texas firm’s most recent residential projects built in partnership with the land, rooted in its particular place, and responding in a meaningful way to the natural or built environment. This approach has served them well for the last 30 years and continues even more so today.

$85. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE ROLLING STONES: UNZIPPED

By Anthony DeCurtis

For almost 60 years, the Rolling Stones have helped shape popular culture around the world. Unzipped traces their impact and influence on rock music, art, design, fashion, photography, and filmmaking. Packed with many never-before-seen photos, artwork, and memorabilia, you’ll be immersed in their glam rock atmosphere.

$65. At Thames&HudsonUSA.com.

FROM PALM BEACH TO SHANGRA LA

By Jane S. Day

The architecture of Marion Sims Wyeth defines one of the most preeminent design talents of his day. This richly illustrated book takes readers into the legendary abodes of Marjorie Merriweather Post and Doris Duke—Mar-a-Lago and Shangri La, respectively—as well as the less well-known but equally spectacular Hogarcito and La Claridad, to name but a few.

$75. At RizzoliUSA.com.

LIFE IN A FRENCH COUNTRY HOUSE: ENTERTAINING FOR ALL SEASONS

By Cordelia de Castellane

With tips and inspirations for living and entertaining à la française, you will delight in learning how to re-create chic French style for holiday celebrations, special events, and everyday occasions with seasonal tableware, recipes, interior design, and floral arrangements.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

ATLAS OF INTERIOR DESIGN

By Dominic Bradbury

Here is an inspiring, unparalleled global tour of more than 400 captivating residential interiors from the past eight decades. From classic to contemporary, minimal to maximal, the homes included illuminate the design tropes unique to their location’s context, while others confound preconceived ideas of vernacular design to spectacular effect.

$89.95. At Phaidon.com

MUSÉE PICASSO PARIS

By Anne Baldassari

Written by the museum’s former president, The Musée Picasso Paris houses the most impressive collection of Picasso’s works. Now you can visit this extensive collection from the comfort of your favorite reading spot, thanks to this canon of his works.

$40. At RizzoliUSA.com.

HOME: A CELEBRATION–NOTABLE VOICES REFLECT ON THE MEANING OF HOME

By Charlotte Moss

Moss presents a fascinating range of creatives, across all practices who share what “home” means to them. The primary objective in doing this project was to benefit No Kid Hungry, a wonderful organization whose mission became all the more vital during the last year.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

COLLECTED INTERIORS: ROOMS THAT TELL A STORY

By Judith Nasatir

The curated interiors of Philip Mitchell reveal layered and timeless style on full display in his featured homes—many never-before-published—where he masterfully incorporates a wide-ranging mix of antiques, vintage collectibles, and contemporary pieces. He dials in everything from inherited furniture collections to modern art—in rooms that overflow with memories and warmth.

$55. At RizzoliUSA.com.

INTERIOR AFFAIRS: SOFIA ASPE AND THE ART OF DESIGN

By Sofia Aspe

The prominent Mexican interior designer presents homes that harmoniously balance eclectic character with modern and contemporary elegance. The book features residences in Mexico City, Spain, Florida, Texas, and other locales that will inspire your own interior designs.

$60. At RizzoliUSA.com.

PACIFIC NATURAL AT HOME

By Jenny Kayne

The book includes lifestyle and design guru Kayne’s home, as well as those of a range of women Kayne admires and who share her reverence for nature, a neutral palette, organic and renewable materials, and the goal of creating a calm, cosseting nest for family and friends.

$45. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE ARCHITECTURE OF CHANEL

By Peter Martino

This tome tells the fascinating story of the 25-year long collaboration of two remarkable legends–Coco Chanel and Peter Marino. Through a stunning collection of sixteen buildings, the book shows how Marino’s architecture and interior design elevated Chanel’s luxury retail spaces to the realm of fine art.

$125. At Phaidon.com.

CHÂTEAU DE ‘HAROUÉ: THE HOME OF THE PRINCES DE BEAUVAU-CRAON

By Victoria Botana de Beauvau-Craon and Minnie de Beauvau-Craon

Château De ‘Haroué, an estate located in a remote village in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, is an unrivaled treasure of Gallic culture and heritage. Built between 1720 and 1729 for Marc de Beauvau, Prince de Beauvau-Craon, constable of Lorraine and viceroy of Tuscany, his descendants have inhabited the castle ever since and are devoted to stewarding this remarkable estate. Perfect for your favorite Francophile.

$65. At RizzoliUSA.com.

WONDERLAND

By Annie Leibovitz

The luxe book features more than 350 photographs by the renowned photographer, most of which were previously uncollected–including over 30 images never before published and more than 90 images that have not been seen since their original magazine publication. This is a personal library must-have.

$89.95. At Phaidon.com.

A TUSCAN ADVENTURE, CASTELLO DI POTENTINO: THE RESTORATION OF A CASTLE

By Charlotte Horton

Offering readers an intimate portrait of the renovation and life at Potentino, this enthralling account of revitalizing the Castello into a thriving vineyard, charming bed and breakfast, and vibrant arts center provides engaging text and anecdotal stories to its audience.

$65. At RizzoliUSA.com.

COMING HOME, MODERN RUSTIC: CREATIVE LIVING IN DUTCH INTERIORS

By Barbara de Vries

This book showcases original and resourceful living in the Netherlands at its best. The properties—including historic canal houses, restored farms, and eco-friendly homes—have been brought into the twenty-first century with typical Dutch style and sensibility, showing a wide range of imaginative spaces filled with color and informal charm.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

LIGURIA: THE COOKBOOK

By Laurel Evans

Leave it to Texas native Evans, who immersed herself in the kitchens, restaurants, and markets of the Italian Riviera, building relationships with chefs, shopkeepers, producers, and nonne who drive the local cuisine. This book showcases all that she discovered: a cuisine that is beautiful but humble, plant-forward, seasonal, and waste-conscious. This is a healthy cuisine book like no other.

$45. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE LATIN AMERICAN COOKBOOK

By Virgilio Martinez

Rarely has the incredible range of cuisines from Mexico’s tropical coasts to the icy islands at the foot of South America been documented as comprehensively as in this collection. Savor the 600 remarkable recipes that bring to life the vibrancy of Latin America and its myriad influences–indigenous, European, Asian and beyond.

$49.95. At Phaidon.com.

THE SMART SET

by societytexas | Jun 30, 2021 | 2021 July August, Browse

While vacationing, why not curl up with a good book and a view of somewhere that soothes your soul? When you do…at the beach, at home, or anywhere there is a quiet space, enjoy these recommendations from our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan.

LIVING ART

By Massimiliano Capella and Alvar González-Palacios

This tome tells the story of the collection of Paolo Zani, a renowned entrepreneur, and great art enthusiast. Over three decades, Zani collected over 800 works at his home in Italy (Cellatica in Brescia), which was designed and remodeled over time in order to accommodate them.

$35. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE MONACLE BOOK OF ITALY

By Tyler Brûlé, Nolan Giles, Joe Pickard, and Andrew Tuck

A celebration of all things Italian, this volume is overflowing with insights and fully illustrated with specially commissioned photography to paint a uniquely gorgeous portrait of such a dynamic nation.

$65. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

VALENTINO: COLLEZIONE MILANO

By Bernardine Evaristo and Liz Johnson Artur

Take an inside look at 2020’s identity, diversity, and inclusivity at a time when COVID dictated its rules but did not persuade art. Three different visions created a unique moment: the Valentino Collezione Milano fashion show.

$85. At RizzoliUSA.com.

HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON: PARIS REVISITED

By Ann de Mondenard, Agnès Sire and Peter Galassi

Cartier-Bresson, hailed as the eye of the 20th century, was one of the world’s most acclaimed photographers. Paris was his home, on and off, for most of his life, and the photographs he took of the city and its people are some of his most recognizable and beloved images…with 160 photos taken from a career lasting more than fifty years.

$60. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

THE MYSTERIES OF CINEMA

By Peter Conrad

This book’s focus on film’s otherworldly, hypnotic and magical qualities is perfect for both movie fans to discover new films and directors and students of cinema who will see familiar classics with fresh insight.

$39.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

CHRISTOPHER DRESSER: DESIGN PIONEER

By Max Donnelly

Dresser, a man who was, and continues to be, one of the most influential British designers of all time is still widely regarded as Britain’s first independent industrial designer. More than a century later, Dresser’s works, showcased in this splendidly illustrated volume, still look remarkably modern.

$21.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

YAYOI KUSAMA: COSMIC NATURE

By Mika Yoshitake

Kusama is known for working in a broad range of media–including painting, performance, sculpture, and installations. In recent decades, she has risen to worldwide fame through the explosive popularity of her mesmerizing infinity mirror rooms and vibrant sculptural installations.

$40. At RizzoliUSA.com.

MAKING POTS: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO WHEEL-THROWN CERAMICS

By Stefan Andersson

Taking a look at the rich history of pot-making along the way, this book serves as a step-by-step guide to the basic techniques of the craft, offering a wealth of tips on glazing and firing. This illustrated handbook guides both beginners and more experienced potters through the fascinating process of one of humanity’s oldest crafts.

$25. At RizzoliUSA.com.

SHELF LIVES

by societytexas | Apr 29, 2021 | 2021 May June, Browse

Summer reading is something we all look forward to this time of year…at home, on the beach, or anywhere there is a quiet space. May we suggest these to pique your interests, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan?

HOTEL DU CAP-EDEN-ROC: A TIMELESS LEGEND ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA

By Alexandra Campbell

The secluded resort, located between Nice and Cannes, has always been a favorite haven on the French Riviera for A-list celebrities and private Jet Set family holidays. The hotel’s storied history is full of romance, humor, mystery, and legend.

$85. At RizzoliUSA.com.

SCARVES

By Nicky Albrechtsen and Fola Solanke

Indispensable accessories and sought-after collectors’ items, scarves were an important innovation in twentieth-century fashion. From Art-Deco through 1950s Hollywood, the Swinging Sixties, and beyond, scarves have been represented in every major decorative arts movement and personal style.

$40. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

NATY ABASCAL: THE ETERNAL MUSE

By Suzy Menkes, Mario Testino, Christian Lacroix, Valentino Garavani, and Vicente Gallart

This delightfully chronicles the styles and stories of the boundary-breaking Spanish socialite, model, and muse of couturiers such as Valentino and Oscar de la Renta and former duchess of Feria…demonstrating the making of a fashion icon.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

A ROOM OF HER OWN

By Robyn Lea

Go inside the homes and lives of creative women who are making a difference in the world. Their lives are a canvas for their artistry, and it can be fully seen in their homes and studios, on their tables, and in their wardrobes.

$45. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

THE PERFECT GENTLEMAN

By James Sherwood

Now in a compact edition, this lavish publication celebrates the gentleman’s search for the perfect sartorial detail or ideal accessory. It features and inspires with six historical chapters, from the Regency period to the present.

$39.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

COME FLY WITH ME: FLYING IN STYLE

By Jodi Peckman

From Frank Sinatra dressed to the nines in the golden age of Pan Am to celebrities snapped in luxury leisurewear in the lounges of today, airports have always afforded the most glamorous glimpses into that most enviable aspect of celebrity life—jet-setting in style, as seen here.

$29.95. At RizzoliUSA.com.

A CENTURY OF COLOR IN DESIGN
By David Harrison

From the Bauhaus to Memphis and beyond, this tome explores the origins and rationale behind the design and use of color in the most iconic furniture and objects of the 20^th century.

$34.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

LITTLE TARTS

By Meike Schaling

Discovering the joy of homemade tarts has never been more effortless. Even the most rudimentary of bakers can learn the skills to create beautiful tarts in an endless variety of colors and flavors, all with just one core recipe.

$19.95. At RizzoliUSA.com.

TOP SHELF

by societytexas | Feb 28, 2021 | 2021 March April, Browse

Spring is the perfect time to refresh your libre collection. May we suggest these to grace your shelves and tabletops for hours of entertainment, according to our bibliophile, Lance Avery Morgan?

CHARLOTTE MOSS FLOWERS

By Charlotte Moss

An inviting cluster of blooms on a guest room’s bedside table is always welcome. Designer Charlotte Moss encourages readers to bring the garden indoors—with ideas for arranging flowers, selecting containers, and placing blossoms around the house.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

DESIGNING PARADISE

By Juan Montoya and Jorge S. Arango

We love a magical blend of both interior design inspiration and armchair travel fantasy. This celebrates the work of one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers today. Luxuriate in open-air pavilions, on sweeping terraces, and savor sumptuous interiors that sparkle with Montoya’s signature style.

$65. At RizzoliUSA.com.

THE BEAUTY BRIEF

By Katie Service

In Katie Service’s Insider’s Guide to Skincare, she shares her informed skincare choices on topics ranging from recyclables and vegan and cruelty-free products to “dupes” and toxic ingredients. A must-have for all beauty enthusiasts looking for safe, effective, and sustainably sourced products.

$29.95. At ThamesAndHudsonUSA.com.

INVITING INTERIORS

By Melanie Turner

If you like pretty design work with a modern edge, look no further. Inspired by both fashion and nature, this Atlanta designer creates understated yet elegant rooms, perfect for entertaining.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

REINVENTION AND RESTLESSNESS: FASHION IN THE 90S

By Colleen Hill

Even though it’s been twenty years since the pivotal fashion decade ended, it remains an essential reference now with its approach to Minimalism, Deconstruction, and the rejuvenation of established couture houses.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

MASTER OF THE MIDCENTURY: The Architecture of William F. Cody
By Catherine Cody, Jo Lauria, and Don Choi

Midcentury Palm Springs design? Yes, please. One of the most prolific, diverse, and iconic architects, often recognized as the father of Desert Modern, is profiled along with glorious images.

At MonicelliPress.com.

ISLAND WHIMSY
By Celerie KemblE

Entirely dedicated to Playa Grande, the property Kemble designed in the Dominican Republic, this tome reflects a rare opportunity to create a sense of place from the raw jungle and pristine coastline, from design to conception.

$55. At RizzoliUSA.com.

STAMPS & STAMPS

By Diane Dorrans

With pristine attention to detail, the Stamps & Stamps design firm in Southern California shows how to create a mood with floral patterns, brimming bookshelves, and overstuffed armchairs. By layering your favorite objects and vintage treasures, one can create their own private sanctuary.

$50. At RizzoliUSA.com.

JOY IN THE LITTLE THINGS

By Kerrie Hess

This embraces the best and most important joys in life—the little pleasures. Loaded with the author’s signature original watercolor illustrations and photo vignettes, coupled with beautifully evocative text, this is the perfect spring pick-me-up.

$35. At RizzoliUSA.com.

A CHRONOLOGY OF FILM

By Ian Hadyn Smith

$35. At RizzoliUSA.com.